REMINDER: Comment Incentive on the facebook group and blogsite – for every comment you get entered into a drawing for a gorgeous basket of flowers!
God’s time and our time … not the same!
READING: Genesis 16
Q's
• Was this episode before or after God’s promise to Abraham?
• How old was Sarah & Abraham at this time?
• What was the consequence in the relationships in Abraham’s household?
READING: James 1:3-4
Q's
• What comes to mind when you think of patience?
• Do you think patience could be developed without trials? Why or why not?
• How can patience contribute to us being “perfect and complete”?
ACTIVITY
Prayer: God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference. Amen.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Saturday, May 15, 2010
MAY Study - week #3
REMINDER: Comment Incentive on the facebook group and blogsite – for every comment you get entered into a drawing for a gorgeous basket of flowers!
God’s time and our time … not the same!
READING: 1 Samuel 13:1-4
Q's
• How long did Samuel say it would take him to get there?
• Why do you think Saul got impatient?
• Is here another story in the Bible that reminds you of this moment with Saul? (Think “golden calf”)
READING: Isaiah 40:31
Q's
• What would the opposite of this verse look like?
• Which one would you choose?
• How committed would you be to that choice?
ACTIVITY
Write out five things you are waiting on the Lord for. It could be intervention in a relationship, healing, finances, bad hair day – anything. For each write if Yes I am waiting patiently, or No I haven’t given God complete control. Next to that, what would it look like for you (your day, well-being, emotions, relationships) if your answer went from No to Yes.
God’s time and our time … not the same!
READING: 1 Samuel 13:1-4
Q's
• How long did Samuel say it would take him to get there?
• Why do you think Saul got impatient?
• Is here another story in the Bible that reminds you of this moment with Saul? (Think “golden calf”)
READING: Isaiah 40:31
Q's
• What would the opposite of this verse look like?
• Which one would you choose?
• How committed would you be to that choice?
ACTIVITY
Write out five things you are waiting on the Lord for. It could be intervention in a relationship, healing, finances, bad hair day – anything. For each write if Yes I am waiting patiently, or No I haven’t given God complete control. Next to that, what would it look like for you (your day, well-being, emotions, relationships) if your answer went from No to Yes.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
MAY Study - week #2
REMINDER: Comment Incentive on the facebook group and blogsite – for every comment you get entered into a drawing for a gorgeous basket of flowers!
God’s time and our time … not the same!
READING: Job 1, 2, and 42
Q's
• Who was Job’s real enemy?
• What was Job’s reaction to the trials?
• How did it affect those around him? His wife, friend, whole household.
• How did God respond to Job in the end?
READING: James 1:2-4
Q's
• Do you think Job’s story continued to influence others?
• How do your responses to trials influence others?
ACTIVITY
Think back over the last six months. Has there been a trial you’re enduring? Write a letter to yourself filled with encouragement to persevere. Read it when your day gets overwhelming. Then think of a friend who is going through trials and send an encouraging note or even call to cheer them on.
God’s time and our time … not the same!
READING: Job 1, 2, and 42
Q's
• Who was Job’s real enemy?
• What was Job’s reaction to the trials?
• How did it affect those around him? His wife, friend, whole household.
• How did God respond to Job in the end?
READING: James 1:2-4
Q's
• Do you think Job’s story continued to influence others?
• How do your responses to trials influence others?
ACTIVITY
Think back over the last six months. Has there been a trial you’re enduring? Write a letter to yourself filled with encouragement to persevere. Read it when your day gets overwhelming. Then think of a friend who is going through trials and send an encouraging note or even call to cheer them on.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
MAY Study - week #1
REMINDER: Comment Incentive on the facebook group and blogsite – for every comment you get entered into a drawing for a gorgeous basket of flowers!
God’s time and our time … not the same!
READING: GENESIS 37, 39
Q's
READING: PSALM 5:3
Q's
God’s time and our time … not the same!
READING: GENESIS 37, 39
Q's
- How many years did Joseph have to endure from capture to second-in-command status? (Gen 37:2, 41:46)
- If you had been Joseph, what would have been your reaction to the pit? • What is your impression of 37:25?
- Even though Joseph was a slave, the Lord was with him and made him successful (39:2). Have there been situations in your life you knew the Lord was with you even though you weren’t where you thought you‘d be? How’d it turn out?
READING: PSALM 5:3
Q's
- Is there anything you are waiting for in expectation to hear from the Lord?
ACTIVITY
Draw a fuel guage with the indicator line pointing to how full or empty you feel energetically when you feel there is resistance coming against you while waiting for the Lord. You may not have brothers waiting to throw you in a pit and sell you in slavery, but there can be challenges when you’ve laid something before the Lord.
Scripture Sisters Meeting Times: 2nd Sundays and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Sacred Grounds. Blogsite: http://gccscripturesisters.blogspot.com. Weekly email version of this study available – contact Christy Smallwood (csmallwood@blueriver.net). Join our group on facebook too! Scripture Sisters Meeting Times: 2nd Sundays and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Sacred Grounds. Blogsite: http://gccscripturesisters.blogspot.com. Weekly email version of this study available – contact Christy Smallwood (csmallwood@blueriver.net). Join our group on facebook too!
Saturday, April 24, 2010
April Study - week #4
READING: RUTH 4
Q's
• When Ruth & Boaz have a son, how do the townswomen react? How do they treat Naomi?
• What is their opinion of Ruth at this point? How did Ruth’s character effect them even though she was a foreigner?
• Solomon wrote Proverbs 16:7. Do you think his great-grandma, Ruth, contributed to this piece of wisdom?
READING: Luke 1:39-56
Q's
• What kind of comfort and encouragement do you think Mary & Elizabeth found with each other during the three months they were together?
• Who has been an Elizabeth or Mary to you in a particularly critical life stage?
ACTIVITY
As followers of Jesus, we have an incredible reason to celebrate others as we get glimpses into all that God is doing in our friends’ lives. Pick one friend and throw an appreciation party. It may be as simple as a surprise meal or outing. Consider inviting a few other friends to join in. Let the person know how much you appreciate them!
Scripture Sisters Meeting Times: 2nd Sundays and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Sacred Grounds. Blogsite: http://gccscripturesisters.blogspot.com. Weekly email version of this study available – contact Christy Smallwood (csmallwood@blueriver.net). Join our group on facebook too!
Q's
• When Ruth & Boaz have a son, how do the townswomen react? How do they treat Naomi?
• What is their opinion of Ruth at this point? How did Ruth’s character effect them even though she was a foreigner?
• Solomon wrote Proverbs 16:7. Do you think his great-grandma, Ruth, contributed to this piece of wisdom?
READING: Luke 1:39-56
Q's
• What kind of comfort and encouragement do you think Mary & Elizabeth found with each other during the three months they were together?
• Who has been an Elizabeth or Mary to you in a particularly critical life stage?
ACTIVITY
As followers of Jesus, we have an incredible reason to celebrate others as we get glimpses into all that God is doing in our friends’ lives. Pick one friend and throw an appreciation party. It may be as simple as a surprise meal or outing. Consider inviting a few other friends to join in. Let the person know how much you appreciate them!
Scripture Sisters Meeting Times: 2nd Sundays and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Sacred Grounds. Blogsite: http://gccscripturesisters.blogspot.com. Weekly email version of this study available – contact Christy Smallwood (csmallwood@blueriver.net). Join our group on facebook too!
Friday, April 23, 2010
Comment Love Incentive!
Hey Scripture Sisters! to intice you to interact via the blog and facebook group, I've got a basket with your name on it on reserve at the greenhouse. For each of you that posts a comment here or at the facebook group (GCC Scripture Sisters), your comment will be thrown into the basket. a drawing will be held on Sunday, May 30 for someone to receive a gorgeous basket of flowers.
This picture is a freshly started basket - it'll be three times this size come May 30! Whoever wins will have a custom basket - either solids or a mixture of colors. The red, purple and neon yellow is simply outstanding. Plus, there's one I named specially: Rays of sunshine. It's a mixture of yellows. Anyway... Post your comments ladies! Let us know what you think of the study, what your findings are, how God's working in your life. Share, share, share....
Saturday, April 17, 2010
April Study - week #3
READING: RUTH 3
Q's
• What was Naomi’s concern for Ruth?
• In today’s culture, what would have been the equivalent of Naomi’s plan?
• How much trust did Ruth have of Naomi?
• Have you ever been concerned for a loved one and made “plans?”
READING: 1 Kings 3:16-28
Q's
• Sometimes it’s hard to recognize when selfishness creeps into a situation or relationship, but the fruit is all too often conflict and heartache. Which of the women was clearly selfish about the living son? How was the selfishness displayed?
READING: James 3:14-18
Q's
• According to this passage, what are some of the fruits of selfishness? And the fruits of wisdom?
• How are we supposed to live?
ACTIVITY
Love is a powerful force. Think of three friends and do something especially kind for them to encourage them. Show your love in words, actions, or deeds.
Scripture Sisters Meeting Times: 2nd Sundays and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Sacred Grounds. Blogsite: http://gccscripturesisters.blogspot.com. Weekly email version of this study available – contact Christy Smallwood (csmallwood@blueriver.net). Join our group on facebook too! (NOTE: for Sunday in April it will be the 18th due to 72 Project rescheduling)
Q's
• What was Naomi’s concern for Ruth?
• In today’s culture, what would have been the equivalent of Naomi’s plan?
• How much trust did Ruth have of Naomi?
• Have you ever been concerned for a loved one and made “plans?”
READING: 1 Kings 3:16-28
Q's
• Sometimes it’s hard to recognize when selfishness creeps into a situation or relationship, but the fruit is all too often conflict and heartache. Which of the women was clearly selfish about the living son? How was the selfishness displayed?
READING: James 3:14-18
Q's
• According to this passage, what are some of the fruits of selfishness? And the fruits of wisdom?
• How are we supposed to live?
ACTIVITY
Love is a powerful force. Think of three friends and do something especially kind for them to encourage them. Show your love in words, actions, or deeds.
Scripture Sisters Meeting Times: 2nd Sundays and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Sacred Grounds. Blogsite: http://gccscripturesisters.blogspot.com. Weekly email version of this study available – contact Christy Smallwood (csmallwood@blueriver.net). Join our group on facebook too! (NOTE: for Sunday in April it will be the 18th due to 72 Project rescheduling)
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